Transportation Driver

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska; Macy (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska transportation services seeks drivers to provide efficient and safe transport for eligible patients across communities and facilities. The role requires handling PPE and maintaining cleanliness, with reporting duties at day end.

Candidates should have a GED or high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with preference for similar driving experience. Evening/weekend shifts and tribal employment rights support are noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Similar experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and maintain it.

Responsibilities

• Drive between communities, hospitals, and medical facilities.
• Operate vehicle in all weather and road conditions safely.
• Assist disabled patients during transport to and from destinations.
• Complete appropriate reports at the end of the workday.
• Keep vehicles clean inside and out at all times.
• Work any shift assigned and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Safe driving

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Similar experience preferred

Job description

SUMMARY: To provide efficient and safe transportation services to eligible patients requiring transportation services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITLES include the following:

• Work requires extensive driving between and around communities, hospitals, and other medical provider facilities.
• Ability to drive a vehicle in all types of weather and road conditions as endured.
• Pushing and bending is necessary to assist the disabled patients when transporting to and from destination.
• Driver will provide efficient and safe transportation services to any eligible patient requiring service.
• Complete appropriate reports at the end of the workday.
• Will work any shift assigned.
• Will keep the vehicles clean inside and out at all times.
• Ensure the vehicle is stocked with PPE. I.e.: masks, gloves, disinfectants spray, emesis bags, hand sanitizer.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Similar experience preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND/OR REGISTRATIONS:

• Must have a valid Driver's License and eligible for tribal insurance.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license during employment.
• Must be insurable by Tribal First Insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, (TERO), will be practiced, however all qualified applicants will be considered.